Principal R&D Engineer - Backend Software Development

Cardinal Health•Hazelwood, MO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal R&D Engineer - Backend Software Development you will play a crucial role in creating and maintaining the core software systems that power our medical devices. You will be responsible for building reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions that manage data and ensure seamless operation of our innovative products. This position operates within a regulated medical environment, requiring a strong focus on quality and compliance to deliver safe and effective technology. Location: Hazelwood, MO Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred
4+ years preferred in professional software development experience in Java or Kotlin preferred
Previous Backend development experience, with the ability to work with frontend developers
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) design principles and practices
Strong relational database skills using PostgreSQL, MySQL
Experience with API design and RESTful service design and maintenance
Familiarity with GCP cloud services
Experience with ORM frameworks: Hibernate, EclipseLink
Experience with caching systems: Redis
Expertise with Spring Frameworks (CoreBoot, Data, REST, Security)
Experience with build tools: Gradle, Maven
Experience with data migration frameworks: Flywaydb, Liquibase
Knowledge of Git workflows, branching strategies
Proficiency in server scripting languages (bash, shell)
Experience with docker containers
Experience with OAuth2/IODC integration, Okta, SAML
Familiarity with UML models

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated environment (medical, banking, aviation) preferred

Responsibilities

Design and Develop: Architect, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services and applications primarily using Java or Kotlin, adhering to strong object-oriented programming (OOP) design principles.
Database and API Management: Design, optimize, and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), including schema design, query optimization, and data migration utilizing frameworks like Flywaydb or Liquibase. Develop, implement, and maintain secure and efficient RESTful APIs.
Cloud and Infrastructure: Leverage GCP cloud services and containerization technologies (Docker) to deploy, manage, and scale applications. Automate operational tasks and manage server environments using scripting languages (bash, shell).
Frameworks and Tools Expertise: Utilize expertise in Spring Frameworks (CoreBoot, Data, REST, Security) and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, EclipseLink) for efficient application development. Implement and optimize caching strategies using Redis. Manage build processes with Gradle or Maven and ensure code integrity through Git workflows and branching strategies.
Security and Collaboration: Integrate and manage authentication and authorization solutions (OAuth2/OIDC, Okta, SAML). Collaborate effectively with frontend development teams to ensure seamless system integration and deliver comprehensive solutions.
Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all development activities comply with industry best practices, high-quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Document system designs using UML models. Provide guidance and mentoring to junior developers

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs